Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai is expected to unveil a proposal today that would reverse the elimination of the UHF discount in calculating the audience reach of TV station owners. The proposed change is expected to go before the FCC in April and could lead to a series of mergers if the discount is reinstated.

Eighty percent of Americans believe that online news sources publish fake news occasionally or regularly, with 54% saying that fake news is published for a specific agenda, per a Monmouth University poll. The poll also found that 60% of respondents believe that traditional outlets post fake news and that 40% believe this fake news is reported to push an agenda.

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai in an interview talked about his experience with radio, saying that the medium is vital because it's social, local and mobile. Pai also talked about his vision for the FCC, which includes promoting innovation and competition, providing the public with information and looking out for the public interest.

President Donald Trump on Wednesday led a roundtable discussion about the nation's opioid epidemic, vowing to tackle the issue, and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie attended as chairman of a new commission targeting addiction. The National Association of Broadcasters has continued to address opioid addiction since announcing its nationwide campaign last fall.

The House on Tuesday voted to block regulations that would require internet service providers to obtain user permission before collecting and using consumer data. The legislation now heads to President Donald Trump for approval.

Ad sales for the 2018 Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea, are pacing ahead of sales from the Sochi, Russia, Winter Games, NBC Sports reports. The network expects that total ad sales will surpass the total from the 2014 Winter Olympics.

The 2017 NAB Show will feature the Online Video Conference, which will look at the evolution of online video viewership and innovation in streaming models. Jim Lanzone of CBS and Michael Paull of BAMTech have been tapped as keynote speakers for the conference.

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